2008 Ford F-250 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,530miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Ford F-250 SD, 6% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,530 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was backing up in the parking area of my house in my 2008 f250 (diesel), and applied the brakes to stop and change direction. As I started braking, the engine started accelerating, even though I was applying the brakes. The vehicle kept moving backward, and I had to stand on the brakes and shift into neutral to get it to stop moving backward. After a few seconds the problem stopped. I then continued on my way. The vehicle had 37,060 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10822686, filed 2016-01, 37,060 miles“We purchased this 2008 Ford f-250 super duty new at the Ford store in san leandro, ca on july 21, 2007 and continue to be the original owners. This vehicle is equipped with a 6.4 turbo-diesel engine. This vehicle is subject to TSB 07-26-2 (wiring harness defect on hpfp) issued august 2007. On the morning of march 27, 2015, while accelerating onto a freeway and at an approximate speed of 50 MPH, the engine shut down without any warning. I lost all acceleration and the engine died. Braking and steering were also diminished. …”
NHTSA complaint #10704582, filed 2015-04, 80,121 miles“2008 Ford f 250 super duty diesel 6.4 engine - engine quit running with no warning, would not restart. Was in the middle of a long bridge over the mississippi river. This was a major inconvenience. Had to be towed to dealer. Tsb 07-26-2 was performed to fix the known problem of an unprotected wire in the high pressure fuel pump gasket chaffing through. This was an expensive repair since the cab had to be removed. A revised gasket with protected wire was installed. Luckily I was not towing our 5th wheel at the time. This is a serious safety risk. …”
NHTSA complaint #10626903, filed 2014-08, 30,000 miles“2008 Ford f 250 super duty diesel 6.4 engine - engine quit running with no warning, would not restart. Coasted to the side of the road and had to be towed to dealer. Tsb 07-26-2 was performed to fix the known problem of an unprotected wire in the high pressure fuel pump gasket chaffing through. A new and improved gasket with protected wire was installed. Luckily I was not towing my boat or travel trailer at the time. This is a serious safety risk and Ford should recall all effected vehicles asap!”
NHTSA complaint #10356717, filed 2010-09, 30,000 miles“We where hauling cattle down the highway and lost power at 2500 rpms this was extremely dangerous to be on a highway going 55 MPH with a load of cattle and with no warning the truck lost power. We took the truck into the Ford dealership and are now having the high pressure fuel injector pump replaced. The cab of the truck has to be taken off to work on this pump it will be at least 18 hours of labor. Ford has redesigned the newer motors so that the high pressure fuel injector pump is now in the front of the motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435125, filed 2011-11, 114,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10034628Jul 1, 2010Ford: some trucks with 6.4l engine will run rough, smokes, or no start due to gasoline or alcohol in the fuel. Gasoline/alcohol lack the lubricity of diesel fuel and will cause…
- 10023437Oct 1, 2007Some 2008 f-super duty - 6.4l diesel egr valve and dpf failures due to high sulfur diesel fuel.
- 10022715Jun 8, 2007In some of the affected vehicles, three fuel injectors were subjected to a reverse polarity voltage during engine testing that may have damaged the injector resulting in reduced…
- 10022911Jun 1, 2007Distance to empty (dte) and fuel gauge service tip.
- 10022765Jun 1, 2007Uvc 15-way connections that are secured by an o-ring.
- 10022718Jun 1, 20072008 f-super duty - 6.4l diesel engine - the fuel cooling pump noise.
- 10022657Jun 1, 2007Injector circuit open- dtc(s) p0201-p0208 with a misfire/rough running/lack of power condition.
- 10021621Feb 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 31 | 24% |
| 2021 | 44 | 26% |
| 2020 | 64 | 24% |
| 2019 | 50 | 4% |
| 2018 | 21 | 5% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 10% |
| 2015 | 34 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 4 | 19% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 13 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 15% |
| 2003 | 24 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford F-250 SD
39 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTires
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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